Monday, September 25, 2006

Joy's Guest

Tuesday, September 26, Joy's guest is Lynn Moss. She will be discussing how you should trust your instincts and do research instead of just "following conventional thoughts" in relationship to animal kids. Hear her wonderful stories about how one of her kitties saved her life and now her other kitty is teaching her about herbs.

The radio show, Talk With Your Animals airs Tuesday nights from 5-6 PM PT on 1150 AM in the Seattle area and streams live over the Internet at www.talkwithyouranimals.com. It also rebroadcasts on www.animalradio.com. To call into the show to ask a question of your animal kid, please call 425-373-5527. The show is brought to you in part by our sponsor, Transfer Factor from 4Life Research -www.4rayne.com. Our other wonderful sponsors are Optimum Choices - www.optimumchoices.com, Pet Essences - www.petessences.com, The Natural Pet Pantry - www.naturalpetpantry.com, Mystic Mountain Retreat - www.mysticmountainretreat.com, Natural Horse Talk - www.naturalhorsetalk.com, Holistic Horse -www.holistichorse.com, and Animavet - www.animavet.com and our mention - New Woman Books - www.newwomanbooks.com.

The latest and greatest from Best Friends--BEIRUT, LEBANON -- 09/24/2006 - "It's 4 a.m. and all the animals have been loaded into the carriers and delivered to the airport safely," reported Richard Crook, Best Friends Animal Society's field commander in Beirut. Crook is managing the rescue effort for pets displaced by the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah.

At noon local time, Monday September 25th, 300 dogs and cats will be leaving Beirut International Airport on a flight organized by Best Friends Animal Society. The 300 homeless pets are headed to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, America's largest refuge for abused and abandoned pets, and from there to new homes around the country.

Best Friends has also been assisting humane groups in Israel. But the major crisis for animals has been in Lebanon, which has only one small humane society, all whose shelters were damaged during the recent war.

"These displaced pets will be at our sanctuary for further health and behavior checks before they go to new homes, " said Micahel Mountain, president of Best Friends. "We'll be watching for any special needs. We've built out a whole area of the sanctuary with the same temporary housing we used at our rescue center outside of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina."

"We made a commitment to bring these homeless pets to safety," said Mountain. "We've raised approx $180,000 to rescue and care for all these animals, and for the airlift. But we're still looking for approx $200 per dog or cat to bring them all to safety." Donations are much appreciated, and can be made on the Best Friends website: www.bestfriends.org

Monday, September 18, 2006

Top Honors

Thought you might enjoy reading the following regarding five dogs who received top honors from the American Kennel Club.

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club announced the winners of the seventh AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), the award designed to commemorate loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their community. The ACE awards are given annually to dogs in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service and Exemplary Companion Dog.

Law Enforcement Dog: “Rex” from Colorado Springs, Colo.Rex is a German Shepherd Dog who served in the United States Air Force with his partner, Tech Sgt Jamie Dana, as a bomb detection dog. In 2005, Jamie volunteered herself and Rex for duty in Iraq. The pair headed fearlessly into the war zone and as months passed, Rex became a valuable military asset. One day, Rex and Jamie’s humvee was hit by a roadside bomb. Jamie suffered life threatening injuries and was rushed to a field hospital. Rex had been thrown clear from the blast, only suffering minor injuries. Soon after, it was discovered that Rex had been the specific target of a remote-control-detonated bomb planted by insurgents. He had been singled out due to his outstanding ability to detect their bombs. Rex was finally brought to the hospital to support Jamie during her recovery and she asked to adopt him. She was denied, because Rex still had several years of service in the military. As a result of this devastating news, Jamie’s family and friends went to Congress and successfully urged them to pass legislation that would allow Jamie to take Rex home. The passage of Sec. 599 of Public Law 109-163 allows for exceptions to be granted for handlers who wish to adopt their dogs.

Search and Rescue Dog: “Morgan” from Lebanon, N.J. Morgan, an English Springer Spaniel, is a certified wilderness air scent, water and cadaver search dog. She and her owner, Katrene Johnson, have participated in over 50 searches nationwide. In September 2001, Morgan and Katrene were called upon to search for DNA material in the debris from Ground Zero. Morgan faithfully searched the quarter square mile of debris that had been deposited at Staten Island’s Fresh Kills Land Fill. Her contribution helped to give numerous families the answers they sought about their loved ones. In 2005, Morgan was instrumental in the relief efforts of another catastrophe. Hancock County, Mississippi called upon search and rescue teams to help track down their missing citizens after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. Morgan and a few other teams were responsible for clearing neighborhoods before residents returned to survey the damage to their homes. With Morgan’s help, Hancock County completed its mission of locating all missing citizens.

Therapy Dog: “Abby” from La Porte, Ind.Abby, a long-coated Chihuahua, has logged countless volunteer hours with the La Porte Regional Healthcare System. The staff at La Porte Hospital has welcomed Abby and her owner, Katherine Albrecht, for years. She is praised by staff for the difference they see in patients after her visits. Abby knows just how to respond to each person and has a calming effect on patients who may be experiencing pain, loneliness or depression. Abby and Katherine have had such an impact that they received a special request to visit a young girl in Indianapolis who was badly injured in a house fire. Upon their return, Abby was asked to visit the young girl’s elementary school to help them cope with the loss of her two siblings. Abby participates in many community programs and is a great ambassador for pet therapy. She volunteers for LIL’ FISH, a program that teaches health and safety to children. Each year she joins cancer fundraisers and the Whirlpool Foundation even offers an annual scholarship in Abby's name for her work in hospice.

Service Dog: “Aspen” from Enid, Okla.Aspen is an 11-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever who has been Katherine Huggins’ constant companion since puppy hood. At six months of age, Aspen revealed a remarkable ability. She could predict Katherine’s seizures. Katherine worked with several prominent behaviorists to train Aspen as her service dog. As a Public Fire & Life Safety Educator, Katherine teaches safety and rescue procedures to rescuers and fire departments. With Aspen’s help, she demonstrates rope and water rescues and supervises students. In 2000 Aspen won the Delta Society Beyond Limits Award as Central Region Service Dog of the Year. Aspen’s achievements have inspired Katherine to start a service dog training center to train and match service dogs with disabled children ages 10-18. With age, Aspen has lost her vision. Just as Aspen adjusted to her owner’s disabilities, Katherine now works to ensure Aspen maintains the same quality of life. Their bond of trust is infallible and gets them through each and every day.

Exemplary Companion Dog: “K.D.” from Carlisle, Pa.K.D., a six-year-old Golden Retriever, and her owner, Ron Heller, have excelled in a sport that is said to require agility and speed, not only in the dog, but in the handler. Ron, affected by cerebral palsy and limited mobility, has proved that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Together, he and K.D. have earned Master Excellent and Agility Excellent Jumper titles. Watching Ron direct K.D. through a complicated course, it appears to bystanders as if K.D. is actually reading Ron’s mind. Ron has trained K.D. to respond to cues from as far as the opposite side of the ring. His success with K.D. has inspired Ron to become an agility instructor, specializing in teaching distance handling skills. Outside the agility ring, K.D. transforms into a gentle, quiet dog that walks politely on lead. K.D. is a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dog, Inc. Ron and K.D. visit nursing homes, schools and give training demonstrations at community events. This year’s five recipients will each receive a cash award of $1,000 and an engraved sterling-silver collar medallion at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California. The annual dog show will be televised live on Animal Planet on December 2-3, 2006.

Thank you again to all who attended the Canine Classic last Saturday. Joy and Martha had a wonderful time meeting and talking with everyone. Joy will again be at the Canine Fest in Puyallup, WA on Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15. Hope to see you there!

Remember if you would like a private session with Joy to either talk with your animals or talk with your soul or spiritual guides/guardian angels, you can call her at 425-867-1779 or e-mail her at Joy@talkwithyouranimals.com to set up an appointment. She does the majority of her sessions over the phone so you don't have to live in the Seattle area to have a session. Nor do you have to wait for the radio show or an event to be able to talk with your animals, soul or spiritual guides/guardian angels.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

September 12

Tuesday, September 12, Joy's guest is Cindy Hill of Mystic Mountain Retreat, a wonderful sponsor of the show. Mystic Mountain Retreat offers custom boarding for your dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits and other small companion animals. Specializing in geriatric, rescued, and special needs animal friends. Located in the Monroe area, Mystic Mountain provides an environment of peace, privacy, and security while you are away. Their exclusive dog and kitty suites feature in-floor heating which are designed to assure their guests total comfort. For more information, please contact Cindy either by calling #360-794-6388 or visitng her website, www.mysticmountainretreat.com.
The radio show, Talk With Your Animals airs Tuesday nights from 5-6 PM PT on 1150 AM in the Seattle area and streams live over the Internet at www.talkwithyouranimals.com. It also rebroadcasts on www.animalradio.com. To call into the show to ask a question of your animal kid, please call 425-373-5527. The show is brought to you in part by our sponsor, Transfer Factor from 4Life Research -www.4rayne.com. Our other wonderful sponsors are Optimum Choices - www.optimumchoices.com, Pet Essences - www.petessences.com, The Natural Pet Pantry - www.naturalpetpantry.com, Mystic Mountain Retreat - www.mysticmountainretreat.com, Natural Horse Talk - www.naturalhorsetalk.com, Holistic Horse -www.holistichorse.com, and Animavet - www.animavet.com and our mention - New Woman Books - www.newwomanbooks.com.
Thank you to all who came to PAWSwalk! Joy and Martha had a marvelous time meeting and talking with everyone! If you were not able to make it to this event, hopefully, you will be able to attend the following event.
This Saturday, September 16, 10:00 AM to 5 PM - Canine Classic at Redmond Town Center, Redmond, WA will be holding its annual 3K walk for the Humane Society for Seattle/King County. Walk along Sammamish River Park Trail and enjoy fun activities at Redmond Town Center. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the Walk itself begins at 10:00 a.m. Activities will include doggie games and contests, demonstrations, adoptions, Canine Idol Show, and vendors for pets and people. Joy will be there! You can talk with your animal kids if you would like or just come by and say "Hi!" The cost of the session is 5 minutes - $15 or 10 minutes $30. To learn more about this fun event and register for the walk, please visit the website, www.walkfortheanimals.kintera.org.

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

September Already

Hard to believe it is September already? This year seems to be flying by! Besides human kids going back to school, it is also the time for the annual PAWSwalk at Magnuson Park and Canine Classic at Redmond Town Center for our animal kids. These annual events raise money for the organizations, PAWS and Humane Society for Seattle/King County. Hope to see you these events!

On Saturday, September 9, 8 AM to 1 PM - Come Bark at Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA! Register today for a 5K walk or a 1 mile stroll and join hundreds of dogs and thousands of people helping PAWS raise $130,000 for animals in need. PAWSwalk Check-In and Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and the Walk itself begins at 10:00 a.m. Visit the 30 participating Vendors, Agility Course, and Kid's Zone. Joy will be there! You can talk with your animal kids if you would like or just come by and say "Hi!" The cost of the session is 5 minutes - $15 or 10 minutes $30. Activities will run all morning until 1:00 p.m. To learn more about Paws and PAWSwalk, please visit the website, www.paws.org.

On Saturday, September 16, 10:00 AM to 5 PM - Canine Classic at Redmond Town Center, Redmond, WA will be holding its annual 3K walk for the Humane Society for Seattle/King County. Walk along Sammamish River Park Trail and enjoy fun activities at Redmond Town Center. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the Walk itself begins at 10:00 a.m. Activities will include doggie games and contests, demonstrations, adoptions, Canine Idol Show, and vendors for pets and people. Joy will be there! You can talk with your animal kids if you would like or just come by and say "Hi!" The cost of the session is 5 minutes - $15 or 10 minutes $30. To learn more about this fun event and register for the walk, please visit the website, www.walkfortheanimals.kintera.org.

This is a reminder for those who have taken the Basic Animal Communication Class and want to take the Intermediate Class on October 7th & 8th. To receive the discounted rate of $250, please pay by September 23rd. $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot. The balance due for the class is $150 if paid for by September 23rd. If the balance is paid after September 23rd, but by Oct 4th, the balance due is $200. Two days before and up to the class the balance due is $250. To reserve your spot and get directions, please call Martha at 206-522-5157 or e-mail her at Martha@TalkWithYourAnimals.com.


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